Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Graham Edwards PL3512
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and is 88kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 88kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Graham Edwards PL3512 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500KG |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 755KG |
| Payload | 1557kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Length | - | 12' |
| Width | - | 5'10" |
| Axles | - | TANDEM |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Graham Edwards PL3512. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Portax Esprit if...
Bockmann's entry-level model in its Portax range, built for owners wanting a durable two-horse trailer without the cost of the higher trims. Its light unladen weight keeps it towable by a mid-size 4x4 or pickup.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the PL3512 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 88kg lighter empty
The longer 3.5 tonne plant trailer in the Graham Edwards range, for contractors and hire firms carrying larger mini excavators and compact plant behind a pickup or van.
Full PL3512 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Graham Edwards PL3512?
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and is 88kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Graham Edwards PL3512 is a 12 ft x 5 ft 10 in tandem axle 3.5 tonne plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Graham Edwards PL3512?
The Graham Edwards PL3512. It is 88kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Graham Edwards PL3512 on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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